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Paul Robeson House Events

Name: Paul Robeson House Events
Address: 4951 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19139, US
Telephone: +12157474675
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Event page for the Paul Robeson House Museum. A Project of the West Philadelphia Cultural Alliance.

05/02/2026

WPCA is proud to support the MOVE Reimagined Benefit Gala as a sponsor, commemorating 40 years of legacy, resilience, and community.

We’re honored to stand alongside this important work—honoring the past, supporting healing in the present, and investing in the future.

📅 May 12, 2026
📍 Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts
🎟 MOVEbenefit.eventbrite.com

We hope to see you there!

04/30/2026

Real stories. Black voices. From story circles to screen.
Join us this Friday, May 1st, from 5:30-7:30pm to share your story.

Select participants will be invited to be professionally recorded on camera and featured in Voice of History's short films, combining oral histories with archival materials. Join our cohort of storytellers and build a living archive for generations to come!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/voices-of-history-stories-from-black-pennsylvanians-tickets-1988520684898?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true

04/20/2026

🎉 Youth Docents – Reflections & Celebration Spotlight 🎉

We are thrilled to uplift our Youth Docents as they take the stage during our birthday celebration to share reflections, stories, and thoughtful perspectives.

Their voices bring energy, joy, and meaning to the program—honoring legacy while shaping how it is understood by the next generation. This moment highlights the power of youth leadership, and connection to history in action.

✨ Enjoy reflections from our Youth Docents
✨ Celebrate a lasting legacy
✨ Support community impact

We look forward to celebrating with you.

🌟 “Legacy in Action: Celebrating 50 Years of Paul Robeson’s Impact” honors his life, art, and activism, inspiring us to carry his vision forward.

📅 Date: Thursday, April 23, 2026 | 6:00–8:30pm
📍 Location: Bistro Perrier, The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College
🎟️ Tickets: $40
🎟️ Register & support: 128PaulRobesonAnnualBirthday.eventbrite.com
🔗 Link in bio

04/20/2026

🎉 Join us for Paul Robeson’s Birthday Celebration Honoring Legacy & Impact 🎉

We invite you to an unforgettable evening celebrating history, culture, and community as we honor this important birthday occasion.

We are especially proud to feature a special performance by Marian Anderson Scholar Artist and acclaimed bass vocalist Brenton Mattox, whose powerful voice will bring depth and meaning to this celebration.

This event is more than a gathering—it is a tribute to legacy, a moment of reflection, and a call to continue the work of preserving and uplifting our shared stories.

✨ Enjoy live music
✨ Celebrate a lasting legacy
✨ Support community impact

We look forward to celebrating with you.

🌟 “Legacy in Action: Celebrating 50 Years of Paul Robeson’s Impact” honors his life, art, and activism, inspiring us to carry his vision forward.

📅 Date: Thursday, April 23, 2026 | 6:00–8:30pm
📍 Location: Bistro Perrier, The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College
🎟️ Tickets: $40
🎟️ Register & support: 128PaulRobesonAnnualBirthday.eventbrite.com
🔗 Link in bio

04/13/2026

Reminder to get your tickets!! Link in bio!!

🎉Join us at the Paul Robeson Annual Birthday Celebration & Fundraiser to celebrate his 128th Birthday and 50 years of his enduring legacy!

🌟 “Legacy in Action: Celebrating 50 Years of Paul Robeson’s Impact” honors his life, art, and activism, inspiring us to carry his vision forward.

📅 Date: Thursday, April 23, 2026 | 6:00–8:30pm
📍 Location: Bistro Perrier, The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College
🎟️ Tickets: $40
🎟️ Register & support: 128PaulRobesonAnnualBirthday.eventbrite.com

Be part of the celebration and help us keep Robeson’s legacy alive! ✊🏾✨

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04/09/2026

Happy birthday Paul L. Robeson!!! April 9, 1898.
Activist. Lawyer. Actor. Singer. Orator. Author. Humanitarian. Global Citizen. Renaissance Man. May your legacy keep us activated—grounded in truth and committed to justice. We remember. We reflect. We carry it forward.

04/04/2026

🎉Join us at the Paul Robeson Annual Birthday Celebration & Fundraiser to celebrate his 128th Birthday and 50 years of his enduring legacy!

🌟 “Legacy in Action: Celebrating 50 Years of Paul Robeson’s Impact” honors his life, art, and activism, inspiring us to carry his vision forward.

📅 Date: Thursday, April 23, 2026 | 6:00–8:30 PM
📍 Location: Bistro Perrier, The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College
🎟️ Register & support: 128PaulRobesonAnnualBirthday.eventbrite.com

Be part of the celebration and help us keep Robeson’s legacy alive! ✊🏾✨

&legacy

03/13/2026

New date!!

“Creating Dr. King’s Beloved Community through Art & Music “🎶✨

🗓 Wednesday, March 18, 2026
⏰ 5:50–7:30 PM
🎥 Live-streamed on YouTube

Join us for a special program as part of the University of Pennsylvania’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Symposium on Social Change.

Featuring a powerful panel with Nile Livingston, Ryoko Ohara, Karen Smith, and Jillian Pirtle moderated by Isaiah Walker, a musical performance by Tyehimba African Drum Ensemble, and a special presentation by K. Rose Samuel.

Sponsored by the Barbara & Edward Netter Center for Community Partnerships, UPenn.

Presented in partnership with the Paul Robeson House & Museum.

🔗 Watch live: tinyurl.com/mlk-beloved-community

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02/17/2026

We are excited to represent the Robeson House at the For Love to Thrive, PA Regional Black Cultural Heritage Fair & Celebration! We hope to see you there! Thank you

01/24/2026

❄️ Program Update ❄️

Due to the anticipated winter storm, and out of care for the safety of our speakers, artists, and community, Creating Dr. King’s Beloved Community Through Art & Music has been postponed.

We’ll share the rescheduled date and time as soon as they’re confirmed. Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to gathering together soon.

Stay safe and stay warm 🤍

01/19/2026

Happy MLK day! Join us for a special program as part of the University of Pennsylvania’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Symposium on Social Change.

“Creating Dr. King’s Beloved Community through Art & Music “🎶✨

🗓 Tuesday, January 27, 2026
⏰ 5:50–7:30 PM
🎥 Live-streamed on YouTube

Featuring a powerful panel with Nile Livingston, Ryoko Ohara, and Karen Smith, moderated by Herman Beavers, a musical performance by Tyehimba African Drum Ensemble, and a special presentation by K. Rose Samuel.

Sponsored by the Barbara & Edward Netter Center for Community Partnerships, UPenn.

Presented in partnership with the Paul Robeson House & Museum.

🔗 Watch live: tinyurl.com/mlk-beloved-community

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4951 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA
19139

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Friday	10am - 4pm
Saturday	10am - 4pm

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+12157474675

Website

https://www.paulrobesonhouse.org/

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